The lithic assemblages in context

Chapter 5 presents a detailed account of the excavated archaeological layers at Gesher Benot Yaʻaqov. It provides data on the location and stratigraphic position of each excavated unit in the study area, as well as details of the surface exposed, thickness and volume of the layers, and their sedimentological characteristics. When available, the results of faunal and floral analyses are summarized and references are provided. The description of the excavated units is accompanied by a series of illustrations, including photographs, cross-sections, and field maps. In some cases, information on the strategy applied to sampling and excavation methods in particular settings is given. For each excavated stratigraphic unit the inventory of the lithic assemblage of all field seasons is presented in detail. This is the only detailed presentation of the complete lithic inventory (regardless of sample size), encompassing all three raw materials and the frequencies of both waste and tools.